Creamed Spinach – a delicious recipe with butter, flour, onion, bay leaf, clove, milk. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Vegetarian
Servings:persons
1
--Cook spinach in large pot of boiling water just until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes. (This can be done in microwave too.) Drain well. Roll spinach in several paper towels, squeezing out as much liquid as possible. Set aside.
2
--Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. (Set 2 remaining tablespoons butter aside. )Add flour and stir until light golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion, bay leaf and clove. Gradually whisk in milk. Whisk until mixture boils and thickens, about 8-10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes longer, whisking frequently (sauce will be very thick). Discard bay leaf and clove. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover;chill. Before proceeding, rewarm over med-low heat, whisking often.)
3
-- Add spinach to warm sauce; simmer over low heat until spinach is heated through, stirring often, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
270
kcal
Calories
21
g
Fat
15
g
Carbs
6
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 Tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 bay leaf, and more.
Yes, Creamed Spinach falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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